We chose Amber Lodge for our 25th wedding anniversary. Service was attentive but not obtrusive. Ken and Margaret are entertaining hosts and can offer good advice of places to visit and places with good food at reasonable prices.
This is a true B&B (i.e. bed as well as breakfast included in cost). Breakfasts were fresh fruit (optional yoghurt) + delicious crepes or bacon and eggs + toast and condiments + fruit juice + tea and/or brewed coffee. We found these breakfasts to be just right - not too heavy, and quite delicious. The guest lounge is comfortable and the dining area is light and yet cosy.
Rooms are well appointed with fans and a/c; en-suite; flat screen TV and video player; microwave, electric kettle and toaster; bar fridge; bath robes; hair dryer; bedside lamps; sofa (2-seats); small table and chairs; and plenty of pillows. Even with all of this, the room was not cramped and we has plenty of room to move around. There is quite an extensive DVD and CD library.
Amber Lodge is right around the corner from Gallery Walk and is also close to the Botanical Gardens and not far from some very nice restaurants. The cheese factory is just down the road. There are no views across to the Gold Coast, but we didn't really miss them.
Several sections of national park are within a few minutes drive of Amber Lodge. Many attractions are only a few minutes drive away.